Question

A 67-year-old with suspected NSTEMI has hs-cTnT values 9 ng/L at 0 h and 10 ng/L at 1 h (99th percentile 14 ng/L), normal ECG, HEART 2. What disposition is consistent with guideline pathways?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with outpatient evaluation given low 30-day MACE risk

Answer

Admit to ICU

Answer

Start thrombolytics

Answer

Cath lab activation now

Answer

Empiric anticoagulation and admission for all

Practice question

A 67-year-old with suspected NSTEMI has hs-cTnT values 9 ng/L at 0 h and 10 ng/L at 1 h (99th percentile 14 ng/L), normal ECG, HEART 2. What disposition is consistent with guideline pathways?